The Space Economy 2026: Is It Worth Investing in SpaceX and Blue Origin (or Their Partners)?
For decades, space was the playground of governments. NASA, Roscosmos, and ESA burned billions of taxpayer dollars for prestige and science, with little thought to profit. But as we close out 2025, the paradigm has shifted completely. The Space Economy is no longer science fiction; it is a hard asset class worth over $600 billion, with projections to hit $1 trillion by 2030. We are witnessing the "Gold Rush" of the 21st century. Reusable rockets have slashed the cost of putting a kilogram into orbit by 90%. Satellite internet is disrupting traditional telcos. Asteroid mining startups are moving from PowerPoints to prototypes. However, for the retail investor, there is a massive wall. The two biggest players—SpaceX (Elon Musk) and Blue Origin (Jeff Bezos)—remain private companies. You cannot open your terminal and buy a ticker symbol for them. Does this mean you miss out on the growth of the century? Absolutely not. In this analysis, the experts at EGS Capital explore how to b...